Science Icons drawn on chalk board

These lessons cover STEM topics for grades 4-12. Many of them include options for advanced students. Additionally, the lessons meet Next Generation Science Standards. Another resource is the Common Core Standards for Oregon.

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Lesson Title Lesson Summary Subject Grade Level
Facility Design In this lesson students apply industrial and manufacturing processes to design a zoo facility. Engineering Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Film Canister Rockets In this lesson students will make film canister rocket using baking soda and vinegar. Engineering Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
From Fossils to Phylogenies BLAST Activity Students will use BLAST to identify species from proteins. Biology, Engineering Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
From Fossils to Phylogenies Mass Spectrometry Activity Students will analyze proteins from a Tyrannosaurus rex. Biology, Engineering Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
From Fossils to Phylogenies Phylogenetic Tree Activity This lesson introduces what phylogenetics is, why it is important, how to read a phylo and what is MAB? Biology, Engineering Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
From Fossils to Phylogenies Presentation This Powerpoint introduces the four activities for From Fossils to Phylogenies Biology, Engineering Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
Fueling the Future In this lesson students will learn about sustainable biofuels that can be produced in the Pacific Northwest for aviation. Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Renewable Energy Middle School (6-8)
Green Building Design Using Google SketchUp In this lesson students use software to build a simple structure from and then add their own “green” additions. Engineering High School (9-12)
Growing Algae for Fuel In this lesson students will explore research themselves by growing algae using waste water (made with fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering Middle School (6-8)
Harnessing Solar Power with K'nex Cars In this lesson, students incorporate problem solving to build a solar powered K’nex car. Engineering, Renewable Energy Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)

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